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First European test of GM HydroGen4 fuel cell vehicles

Posted 9 days 4 hours ago under: Green, Hybrids, General Motors
First European test of GM HydroGen4 fuel cell vehicles
The goal of achieving sustainable mobility with zero emissions came a step closer today when GM announced the European part of its biggest ever test programme for fuel cell vehicles.
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Pontiac Rolls Out Enhanced G6 Family

Posted 14 days 5 hours ago under: Convertibles, Coupes, General Motors
Pontiac Rolls Out Enhanced G6 Family
Pontiac has announced that it is ringing in the new year with a fresh look for its best-selling line of G6 mid-size vehicles. Additional fuel-saving powertrain options, more aggressive exterior styling, and a sleek new instrument panel highlight the 2009.5 model G6, which will begin arriving in Pontiac dealerships in January.
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GM shows production Volt in Paris

Posted 2 months 4 days ago under: Hybrids, General Motors
GM shows production Volt in Paris
It has an electric motor and a conventional engine, and it can’t be classified as a zero-emissions vehicle – but whatever you do, don’t call the GM Volt a hybrid!
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2009 Pontiac G3, New Small Car for U.S. Market

Posted 2 months 18 days ago under: Hatchbacks, General Motors
2009 Pontiac G3, New Small Car for U.S. Market
Expanding its portfolio in the rapidly growing small car segment, Pontiac announced plans to bring the sporty, five-door hatchback G3 to U.S. showrooms early next year. When it arrives, the G3 will provide Pontiac with a total of four vehicles capable of more than 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
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GM Crossovers Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

Posted 3 months 11 days ago under: Crossovers, Safety, General Motors
Chevy Traverse
General Motors' lineup of award-winning crossovers today adds the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick 2008 to the growing list of accolades.
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Two Award-Winning GM Concept Cars Compete at Villa d'Este

Posted 7 months 11 days ago under: Concept Cars, Design, General Motors
Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept
Saab 9-X BioHybrid and Cadillac CTS Coupe have been invited to participate this weekend in Europe’s most prestigious design award of the year at Villa d’Este.
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Next-Generation GM Hybrid System Announced in Geneva

Posted 9 months 2 days ago under: Hybrids, Technology, General Motors
As another key element in its overall global strategy to improve fuel economy and reduce oil consumption and CO2 emissions, General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner announced today that GM will introduce a second-generation version of the GM Hybrid System with a new, more powerful lithium-ion battery.
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Republic of Uzbekistan President Visits GM's Korea Operations

Posted 9 months 9 days ago under: News, General Motors
Republic of Uzbekistan President Visits GM's Korea Operations
General Motors Corp. and UzAvtoSanoat of Uzbekistan signed a series of agreements today at GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) in the presence of Republic of Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov, who is making a visit to Korea. “The partnership between UzAvtoSanoat and General Motors will help drive the automotive industry of Uzbekistan towards new level of development,” said President Karimov. “Our goal is to build a world-class industry that benefits the people of Uzbekistan by providing them a broad range of modern, attractive and affordable vehicles.”
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GM Asks Public To Write Its History

Posted 9 months 28 days ago under: News, General Motors
GM Asks Public To Write Its History
While many companies publish histories to commemorate special milestones, GM is putting a 21st Century, open-source twist on the way its history is told in cyberspace. Beginning today, GM is inviting people worldwide to contribute to the Generations of GM Wiki on GMnext.com and share their personal, first-person experiences from the company's first 100 years - everything from a story about a summer job in an assembly plant to pictures of a first car to favorite experiences with GM products. GM thinks its best authors are those who experienced the company firsthand - its employees, retirees, dealers, customers and the generations of people who have shaped GM.
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Saturn Vue Green Line Plug-in Hybrid SUV May Begin Production in 2010

Posted 10 months 21 days ago under: Hybrids, General Motors
Saturn Vue Plugin Debut
Saturn announced today at the North American International Auto Show that production may begin as soon as 2010 on a plug-in hybrid electric version of the Saturn Vue Green Line, expected to be the first regular production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Depending on a consumer's drive cycle, the Vue plug-in hybrid will be the most fuel-efficient vehicle offered by a major automaker.
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